C25K
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Congratulations TerryEden! I hope you will share how your run went.
Tomorrow will be W8D3. My schedule and the weather wouldn't allow me to finish the training this week as planned, but I feel great. I actually ran the full 30 minutes yesterday so tomorrow is just a formality. I will begin working on my time. I will check in tomorrow.0 -
Completed w4d2 today on a new route.0
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Congrats LaraeTX! Whenever I've used a new route, it made the run more interesting.
I completed W8D3, and I feel great! Instead of jogging the 30 minutes, I decided to go for the 3 miles, which took me 49 minutes. I'm not complaining though. I was so proud of myself. I am looking to do a 5K in the next month or so.
Stay the course and enjoy the runs! If I can do it, you certainly can do it!0 -
Hello all! New to the group.
I started about 9 weeks ago so I should be done by now but I'm redoing Week 7. I did Week 4 a few times as well. If I can't finish the planned run during the week (like if I'm supposed to run for 5 minutes and I can only make it for 3) then I do it over again.
I did Week 7 day 1 today.
I started C25k because I just got out of physical therapy. I was in for about 11 weeks for ankle instability and pretty much a lack of muscle on my left side. Running is definitely helping and 9 weeks out of PT and I'm still pain free.
I'm running my first 5k on July 4th, aiming to finish it in 36 minutes or less. Today I ran 2.4 miles in 25 minutes!0 -
Well, my 9 week Couch 2 5K is over.
Finished it by running in the Bolder Boulder 10K this morning.
We were 52,000 folks strong... all celebrating life, living and being active.. Plus our veterans, and servicemen and women who have ever served our country!
I was pleased with my effort.
Here are my time and splits: Mile1=13:43, M2=14:18, M3=15:07, M4=15:11, M5=14:28, M6=14:30, Finish=1:29:50
Thanks to everyone for all of the encouragement.
Time to start training for the Denver Half!0 -
Hello all! New to the group.
I started about 9 weeks ago so I should be done by now but I'm redoing Week 7. I did Week 4 a few times as well. If I can't finish the planned run during the week (like if I'm supposed to run for 5 minutes and I can only make it for 3) then I do it over again.
I did Week 7 day 1 today.
I started C25k because I just got out of physical therapy. I was in for about 11 weeks for ankle instability and pretty much a lack of muscle on my left side. Running is definitely helping and 9 weeks out of PT and I'm still pain free.
I'm running my first 5k on July 4th, aiming to finish it in 36 minutes or less. Today I ran 2.4 miles in 25 minutes!
Welcome to the group. I kinda snuck I to the group a couple weeks ago also. Great ppl here. Good luck to you.0 -
Well, my 9 week Couch 2 5K is over.
Finished it by running in the Bolder Boulder 10K this morning.
We were 52,000 folks strong... all celebrating life, living and being active.. Plus our veterans, and servicemen and women who have ever served our country!
I was pleased with my effort.
Here are my time and splits: Mile1=13:43, M2=14:18, M3=15:07, M4=15:11, M5=14:28, M6=14:30, Finish=1:29:50
Thanks to everyone for all of the encouragement.
Time to start training for the Denver Half!
Congratulations!! Great job. I saw Ryan Hall was there too. I had the honor of running with him and his wife Sara a few years back and have brunch with them.0 -
Wow! Great job everyone! Looks like a lot of you had a busy memorial day weekend!
I started W8D1 on memorial day. Week 9 is so close, I can't believe it. I think when I'm finished I'm going to work on my times before starting the C210K app. So far I'm able to jog 4 miles without stopping in 52 minutes, but I would like to be able to do it in a faster time.0 -
Awesome job TerryEden & Laughter_Girl! today was week 8 day 2 for me, only one day left in my program! I ran 3 km in 26 minutes so I think I could finish 5k in around 40 minutes!! (good for me!) :laugh: I will check again on Friday... Let's conquer the 5k run!!!0
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Officially a "C25K Graduate" now! It's a very bitter sweet ending, but I know I'll continue jogging using other apps such as 'mapmyfitness' but I can't believe how much improvement can be made in 2 months! I haven't quite made it to 3 miles in 30 minutes (I'm averaging about 43 minutes right now), but that's what I'll be focusing on in the next few weeks.
Keep it up everyone! You ALL can do it!
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Congratulations blondie__0x!!! Today I also completed the 8 week program (in 9 weeks actually, I took 1 week vacation)
I will continue running 30 minutes next week and will check other apps as well. Probably I will run an official 5k run last week of June, I'll be checking options too!!
Great job everyone!!!0 -
Life got in the way this past week, haven't done c25k since last Sunday. But today I completely nailed w4d3. So ready to move on to week 5!0
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LaraeTX that is what happened with me last week. I went 6 days in between my runs. I was glad to finally go on Saturday! I had the opportunity to go again last night so I did. Who knows what the rest of the week will be like. Next run W8D2!0
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W5d1 was tough, very hot, no breeze. 90+ degrees.0
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Hey guys, just started c25k last week and will complete week 2 day 3 tomorrow and so far so good. Anyone else at the same stage we can be friends and motivate each other. I would also like to know from the seasoned c25kers, what exercise did u do on your days off or did u just rest.0
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Hey guys, just started c25k last week and will complete week 2 day 3 tomorrow and so far so good. Anyone else at the same stage we can be friends and motivate each other. I would also like to know from the seasoned c25kers, what exercise did u do on your days off or did u just rest.0
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It totally depends on your fitness level. I'm involved in a challenge on here, so it has me doing 90 minutes of strength training/week. I'm horrible at getting strength in, but this has helped. I usually focus on upper body on the days I'm not running.Hey guys, just started c25k last week and will complete week 2 day 3 tomorrow and so far so good. Anyone else at the same stage we can be friends and motivate each other. I would also like to know from the seasoned c25kers, what exercise did u do on your days off or did u just rest.0 -
Hey guys, just started c25k last week and will complete week 2 day 3 tomorrow and so far so good. Anyone else at the same stage we can be friends and motivate each other. I would also like to know from the seasoned c25kers, what exercise did u do on your days off or did u just rest.
On my "off" days from C25K I still jogged to work on my stamina. In addition, I also alternate between yoga and pilates dvds, and lifting 5lb weights.0 -
Great advice guys from next week il try and incorporate some kind of strength training, was thinking of using Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones. Anyone tried it before0
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The only thing I've done of hers is 30 day shred. As much as I like it, I won't incorporate it in my running training because it left me unable to move!! LOLGreat advice guys from next week il try and incorporate some kind of strength training, was thinking of using Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones. Anyone tried it before0 -
Hey everyone, just finished W6D3 and I really had to push myself to finish. How did you all get through W7?! I trust the plan (it's got me this far!) but I'm a bit daunted by 3 long runs a week from now on, especially as I struggled a bit today. How did you all find the transition to long runs?0
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I've also done 30 day shred and the pain did not equal the gain. Even the thought of it gives me chills haha. Week 2 Day 3 today I'm actually excited
The only thing I've done of hers is 30 day shred. As much as I like it, I won't incorporate it in my running training because it left me unable to move!! LOLGreat advice guys from next week il try and incorporate some kind of strength training, was thinking of using Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones. Anyone tried it before0 -
I've also done 30 day shred and the pain did not equal the gain. Even the thought of it gives me chills haha. Week 2 Day 3 today I'm actually excited
The only thing I've done of hers is 30 day shred. As much as I like it, I won't incorporate it in my running training because it left me unable to move!! LOLGreat advice guys from next week il try and incorporate some kind of strength training, was thinking of using Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones. Anyone tried it before
I used Denise Austin's 'shrink your fat zones' 21 day pilates challenge & liked it (plus I lost of few inches), but I've never tried Jillian Michael's programs.0 -
Another horribly busy week and went almost a week in between runs. I finally got to go today. It felt great! I ran a different path today and it really helped. The trail I was doing before, I think I kind of outgrown. It is about .75 miles around and running around the trail 4 times gets to be a little much. This new trail is a straight path, so I just ran and turned around after 20 min. I liked the change and my time was much faster because of this. W8D3 tomorrow!!!0
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Just competed Week 3 and surprisingly im looking forward to Week 4, running 3 mins seemed daunting but came through it great, i am hoping for the same with the 5 min run. Throughout my route i have to go up two hills and thats what poses the biggest challenge.
Sidenote: I am using the 10k runner by skylabs and i am loving it, it's so simple and straightforward
Hope all you guys are doing great, love hearing your stories0 -
C25K works!!! I ran this weekend my first official 5k race! 35:48
I will continue running 3x weekly and looking forward the next local 5k race already!! :happy:0 -
Hi everyone, my name is Laura and I'm new to this group. I did c25k a couple years ago and loved it. I processed to the point i could run 6-7 miles or so without stopping (at least 10k) within 6 months time. Then I got lazy and gained some weight bank and went back to my sedentary lifestyle. This spring I wanted to make some positive changes and my hubby and I wanted to get into shape so we started up again. He has never been a runner. I had to start at the bottom again. All i can do is work at getting bank to where i was a year and a half ago. We started sometime right before Easter I think. We've repeated a couple weeks and now we are into the longer runs toward the end. Today we were scheduled to do the 25 min run for week 7 but ended up going for 28 so we could finish the lap we were on. At this point its easier to increase in distance rather than time just because we're slowpokes. All in all I think I'm actually a smidge faster than the first time I did this program. And its great having my hubs do it with me. We also have a 5 year old who jogs with us 2 days a week (we go 3-4x a wk total so its easier for us to move up to the next level than it is for her.) So that's all about me and where I'm at in this process. I'm planning on a 2.5 mud run in August with a coworker and a 5k with the hubby in September.0
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I started the C25K in March and only got about two weeks into it when I developed bursitis in my left knee and stopped running. For a while even walking was painful. This week I finally thought my bursitis had healed enough and I was tired of sitting around so I started again. Last night I did W1D2 and afterward I felt great! No pain at all and I didn't really even struggle with the breathing or the short runs. I am really excited about making it work this time.
My company has a 5K in October and this year I plan to run the whole thing!0 -
Yay for starting again MamaGab92! Good luck. I'm sure you'll be ready for running the whole thing by October. The first time i did c25k i had never been a runner and began in mid Aug and ran my first 5k Dec 1st and that included a lot of weeks i repeated before graduating to the next level. My 2.5 mile mud run is still 6 weeks away and i can do 2 miles already, its the obstacle courses i have to work at. Have fun!0
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My hubby and i just finished the last session of c25k, a very nice milestone to hit on my birthday of all days! However we are slow because, face it, jogging ain't easy when you're 300 lbs. We typically jog a mile in 13-14 mins. We're getting faster but that's not what i worry about. Increasing in distance and stamina is out primary goal, and speed will come in time. Especially as we she'd those pounds. So we figure when we can run 45 mins without stopping we'll be 5k ready. Today we did 2.33 miles in about 32 mins. The hubs wants to be at 3 miles by his birthday, 20 days away. No problem. Our next jogging day is Wed and we plan to do 8 laps at our park (a lap is 1/3 mile) so that will put us at 2.66 miles. Can't wait!0
